The silvery grey - that's the goal! I wish I had enough grey in my hair to just let it go grey. Unfortunately my hair is a mousey brown/dark dark blonde that looks like bare trees against a cloudy sky. With a bit of grey throughout! After this blue fades I'll probably leave it alone and go back to (hopefully) a silvery blonde. But you never know! I do like blue!
Spray starch!!! Press seam up, walking foot bush bash bosh less stretching on the tee, it’ll wash out in no time, ooooorrr cut the tee 1.5-2 inches longer, press hem, flip up and overlock the three layers with knife disengaged, that’s what I did before my coverstitch, you look gorgeous in that dress Jen as usual, have a great weekend s
can't wait to see your collab with Michelle :) I like the top you made for you daughter, and the fabric came from Hobby Lobby! Nice. I agree, I've met some great friends through YT that I talk to daily. It's great to find likeminded friends. Oh, I hate gathering but love gathering on garments. Have a great weekend Jen! X
Love the dotted swiss blouse! The sleeves are a lot, and personally, I would have altered them to be a slimmer fit. But that's me. I do think they are stylish, just not practical for my life. LOL. I live in the US and we are not back to school until after Labor Day here. Having sewing sisters online is a wonderful use of technology. I need to find a couple! None of my "real life" friends sew. Have a blessed day!
It is a pretty blouse and we'll see if #1 likes it or wants the fullness reduced. Fortunately she has a machine of her own! When I lived in NC, our kids never went back until Labor Day either. And I remember never going back until then when I was a kid. But here - they're back the first week of August! Crazy!
I have to tell ya!!!…. I just made S8910 out of challis!!!! Talk about comfort and Pockets!!! It’s got pleats instead of gathers, in the front and back. The moment I put her on I was madly in love!!!! I have gotten so many complaints and ladies asking me to make them one(or two). Easy to make and a dream to wear. *just thought I’d put a bug in your ear* Have a fabulous week! May God bless you even more! 😎🌵🤠🫶🏼
I busted a gut when you said “he has no sense of style”. That just struck me as so funny! You look so pretty in purple hair! You’ve been a sewing FACTORY this week. Cant wait to see the overalls! Thanks for all the kind words. We have a great group of friends dont we?!!
I love gathering - how I do it just depends on how I’m feeling and what’s there to use. I often gather on my overlocker( serger) that’s my fav way, then on the sewing machine. Yesterday I was making a shir red dress so I stirred the ruffle pieces to gather it. I just love a ruffle 🥰
I saw your hair and it made me think of my mom and aunt way back in the 60's....I had gone to Sunday night Training Union at church and I was waiting on them to come for church service when they came through the door...they both had beautiful white hair but that night their hair was coneflower blue....blue....omigosh...it was a shock to me and I heard all these ladies of every age twittering about their blue hair...back then their was a rinse that you could use on your hair and it would give your hair shine and a lovelier white...they had used too much. I have a friend that I did craft festivals with for many years and we sewed most of our crafts...we had so much fun...then she and her husband moved back to Florida (their former hometown) and now we sew and connect when there is a question about the color or technique for a project...it is very helpful. Books are something I have too many of and use often...Nancy Zieman has some great helpful books. And I use them often.
That's the first thing I thought after I did it - I'm a little old blue-haired lady now! LOL! That's so great that you have a wonderful friend you connect with all the time. And I love my Nancy Zieman books too. She was the master.
FYI... I have sewn The Simplicity Lisette 2245 twice now and I love it. I too have looked for another one and can't believe the price of the one I did find, just crazy. There is a similar one that has come out by Liesl through Butterick but the front is different and I'm not sure I like it. Every time it is on sale I think about getting it and then don't! Anyway the S2245 that I wear all the time is in a Kaufman linen, so comfortable and I always get compliments. It is wearing out. I made a second in a poplin and did some embroidery on the front little flat area and the sleeve . I did put the pockets in this one and regret it. They flop out and look awful, I tacked them down but they still gap. I stitched them closed and them cut them off from the inside. The poplin was a nice weight. I imagine they would flop in all fabrics. Just wanted you to be aware. Maybe you will like it but I think it looks much better without the pockets or you might come up with a solution. Will be curious to see how yours turns out! I enjoy your channel so much!
Jen, did you see that the new McCalls release has some Laura Ashley patterns? I thought of you when I saw them. I do need sewing sisters! All of mine are quilters so.......you are it, girlfriend. My favorite sewing books are actually a fitting books, all of the Palmer and Pletsch books. They have changed my life.
Luv the purple top you made for your daughter.. the sleeves are awesome... and it would be great if you could do a little tutorial on the neckline.. I am a bit intimidated by sewing this type of neckline 😬
I'm going to direct you to Andra @andramakes and her sew-along for McCall's 8042. She does a fantastic job of explaining the neckline: ua-cam.com/video/sSU5aDGSSbg/v-deo.html
For hemming knits, I use an inch of knit interfacing, turn it up a half inch, and coverstitch it. That way it's going over two layers of interfacing. Works great!
Loved your summary of gathering techniques! I’ve tried them all. I have settled on two lines of basting stitches for most applications, but instead of putting them both in the seam allowance, I put one inside the allowance and one outside the seam allowance. Then you are making the permanent stitches between the two lines of basting. It is pretty easy to adjust the distribution of the gathers as you sew to make it pretty. The only time I would not use this method is if taking out the basting stitches would leave permanent visible marks on the right side of the fabric. Since you have to remove the extra line of basting on the outside of the garment, I don’t know if this is more time effective or not. When I figure ratios, I tend to go with “less is more” unless sewing for a child or home dec. (I personally don’t need extra volume!)
What a great phrase you came up with -- "Sewing Sisters". I love it! And, yes, it's true...you don't have to actually meet in person to be considered as "friends". It's great if you're able to meet up but, if not, there's the wonderful world of the internet or other forms of communication. You can still get to really know someone else through these means. My gosh, you were really busy this week. My fridaysews video will probably come out tomorrow; I've been moving rather slow this week. BUT I do intend to finish my sewing project for this week yet! Take care now!!
Jen, the dotted Swiss blouse you’ve made for your daughter is lovely - I hope she likes it! I know exactly what you mean about sewing friends - absolutely invaluable! If it wasn’t for UA-cam, my serger would probably still be in the box! Just need to pluck up courage to use the embroidery part of my sewing machine next! Kind regards from Penny in Liverpool 🇬🇧😊💕
Jen, that blouse is so pretty! Love the fabric and collar. Your hair looks very pretty too. Thank you for another great video with such good ideas. Happy Mail is such fun! That pattern alteration book sounds like a good purchase for me. Have a good weekend.
Yes, yes please to a tutorial on that McCalls top. 😁 I have it lined up to make. I was thinking of shirring the neckline and sleeves instead. (Not that I have ever done shirring).
You have been busy Jen, Love all your makes for your daughter & look forward to your collab with Michelle. The top is beautiful & those overalls will be amazing! How fun for you expecting a grandson & Trish sending you those fun Sesame Street sheets! I'm just learning gathering & love Simply Delilah's serger method for fast, even gathers. I'd love a tutorial on that cute top neckline. I cracked up when you said your husband doesn't have a sense of style & doesn't care, hahahaha! I would be lost without my Sew Sisters! I started sewing about 6 years ago & have made the best sewing friends all over the U.S., Australia & the UK after going to a retreat & watching & learning so much from sewing You Tubers. My life would honestly not be the same without them. I received a Pandora bracelet from a close friend at my small wedding in April of this year with a charm that said 'Friends are the family you choose.' That is especially true with my sewing friends who are the kindest, & most generous, supportive & fun friends. I need to use my machine manuals more!
I agree, Tamara, sewing sisters are the best! And Delilah is kind of a magician with serger gathering and that rolled hem foot - I'll never get it like she does!
You refreshed your hair color. I love it. What seam allowances do you use to sew your three rows of gathering stitches? Yes, I love me a hem band. I have a sew-along/ tutorial for McCalls 8042 on my channel. I made the short sleeve version. I hope we can get together during your August road trip. Trish is so sweet. 💗😘
Hey birthday girl! Hope you had a fantastic trip. I just use my foot to gauge the seam allowances - roughly ¼" apart and the first one is usually about ⅜" from the edge. And I sew right over those lines of stitching, I don't try to go between them or anything. I had forgotten that you had a tutorial for M8042! Now I want to go back and watch it. I'm really hoping we can connect in August. I'll text you. xox
Update: I watched your tutorial and goodness, why do I need to reinvent the wheel? I'm just going to direct everyone to your video. And I did end up putting a narrow band on the bottom of that t-shirt - path or least resistance 😉😘
I love looking at gathers at various ratios. It’s so satisfying. Those fabrics were so cute together. Also, that pocket dress pattern is so cute!!! Those sesame sheets would be great bop covers. You know, the donut pillow you babies on.
I love my sewing group and my knitting group! I can always go to someone to get advice! It’s truly a blessing! I finished two shirts and now I’m back to dresses. I hate searching for detail items that are stuck in my head, because it’s always 5% chance I will find it. So now I must figure out an alternative plan, meanwhile, a dragonfly flight path has been hand embroidered on and it’s staying. The bright colored button loop needs a button. Was going to be a dragonfly, which I thought I’d find something that wasn’t a button but would work. 😕 I’m in limbo until I can get somewhere bigger. 😊 But only for the button! I can still sew on it! Lol! Happy sewing! Cheryl
I definitely use my serger manual the most; and I refer to DK Publishing, Complete Book of Sewing, which I check out from the library from time to time. Since I sew on a 1948 Singer, I do refer to the manual to use the specialised feet that came with it. Happy Sewing 🪡 Btw, I had my first overseas zoom call with a young mom who wanted someone to talk to about Bible study and homeschooling. Technology can be a tremendous blessing!
I think it's just amazing that you use a 1948 Singer consistently. I have got to start using my featherweight. And what good news about your Zoom call! That's wonderful!
Love your videos; very interesting and informative. Thanks for sharing with us in the sewing community. I'm interested in the window curtains in your sewing room. Please share with me how you made them. Thanks
I love the dress you're wearing! That collar is fab 😊 I'm so excited to finally be able to make an 8640 - it's gonna be a fun one! I can't wait to see how your collab dress came out 💕
The 8640 is so easy - you'll fly thru it. Are you done with your collab dress yet? I've been working on Makenna's stuff, but I'm down to the overalls and then I'm going to finish my dress. Should be ready by Monday. I can't wait to see yours! Buttons. I just remembered I need buttons. Ugh, it's like trying to buy shoes! I hate figuring those out!
Love your dress & the blouse for your daughter. The children here in Virginia don’t start back to school until the day after Labor Day . I took yesterday off from sewing to start cleaning out a kitchen pantry and today I went to our new hobby lobby. Sometimes you just got to get out. So this weekend Is going to be for sewing mostly except church.
Great makes - inspiration for me planning my summer wardrobe now. Love the dess you are wearing - great collar in particular- I do get amazing insight from Northern Hemisphere patterns and makes which which work well for my sunny seaside laid back Sydney.Thanks and best wishes to you
Yes please, a tutorial for M8042 would be great. I love the blouse you made and would like to make it. Thank you. I have the S8640 and will make that soon.
I'm going to direct you to Andra @andramakes and her sew-along for McCall's 8042. She does a fantastic job of explaining the neckline: ua-cam.com/video/sSU5aDGSSbg/v-deo.html
Jen, if this is a repeat, I apologize! Have you tried using a stretch twin needle for hemming knits? With some tension and stitch length tweaks, they work perfectly! Thanks for sharing!
Great idea! Thanks Kris - I have used a twin needle a lot with my knits, mostly topstitching around the neckline and on the sleeve hems. This time - I opted for a band on the sleeves and hems of the top. Path of least resistance and all that!
That blue top is outstanding! I think my daughter would really love that as well so I'm going to get my hands on that pattern 👏🏼. I do 3 lines of gathering if I sew for someone else but not for me 🤣. It's just so amazing to do these collabs as it seems to put us out of our comfort zone but we do need a palette cleanser as you say! I just love the fact I have found my sewing soul sisters, something I have searched for all my life. It doesn't matter we have miles and miles between us with technology these days. 👏🏼😊. Good old Trish for tracing off that dress pattern, it really is ingenious with those pockets. Great video as always. 🤗🥰
Oh that’s funny was watching Stephanie Farrell and she had a dress on that I have the same fabric of a dress I never finished. I didn’t like the facings the longer I watched her I came up with a way to fix the dress. Told he she helped me, thanked her. Oh and this is a dress you also made and I tracked down the pattern so I thank you too. Alway look forward to Friday sews. You are going to make an awesome grandma. Congratulations.
lots of good information! and you shirt 8042 is sooo good! i wish I would have paid more attention with the plaement of my casing at the neckline. I love all the fabrics you got and of course I also forgot to mention my manual for my serger! I kinda refer to it alot.
Hi Jen, the new McCalls collection just came out and they have two Laura Ashley reissues. just thought i'd let you know in case you hadn't seen them! i quite like the one that has the maxi dress with the big pockets and a peter pan collar blouse.
M8042 the pirate blouse, so pretty! I will have to pick up that pattern! Please do a Sew With Me on it!! I have a ruffler foot I haven't tried out yet for gathering and ruffles, I don't know if it works well or not, but it was pricey and I asked for it for Christmas because I thought it would save the work of the hand gathering. Maybe it's time to try it out :)
Jen your a scream 🤣 the comment about “sewing something and just getting it on your body” had me rolling because I’m still at the “can I just make a pillowcase?” level 😆 when it comes to sewing and, 🤷🏻♀️however it comes out, is how it comes out 😳. I need a sewing class in the worst way. 🫤 But, since I’ve been working on my project dress a girl dresses I’ve been consulting my sister (my real sister) who has been sewing for ???🤷🏻♀️…a long time and, she has been soooo helpful (😢I wished she lived in California) anyway, she’s been so helpful in my sewing journey. Yep, sisters are awesome 😍.
Hi Jen, like you I love Trish’s green dress and have tried everywhere for this pattern! How’s about “The Sewing Sisters “ lobbying the pattern company to include that pattern in their next catalogue. It’s gorgeous! Colour blocking possibilities, smart, casual, comfortable- what’s not to love? Could you lovely ladies try? Please? Best wishes, Laura, Sydney 🐨
LOL I doubt we have any pull with the Big 4! I did email them about a pattern I made awhile ago, but they just said "sorry, it's out of print." Well duh, kinda knew that!
I'm loving how the blue in your hair is fading. Today it looks like icy. It's almost to that currently popular gray color. What a fun journey!
The silvery grey - that's the goal! I wish I had enough grey in my hair to just let it go grey. Unfortunately my hair is a mousey brown/dark dark blonde that looks like bare trees against a cloudy sky. With a bit of grey throughout! After this blue fades I'll probably leave it alone and go back to (hopefully) a silvery blonde. But you never know! I do like blue!
Spray starch!!! Press seam up, walking foot bush bash bosh less stretching on the tee, it’ll wash out in no time, ooooorrr cut the tee 1.5-2 inches longer, press hem, flip up and overlock the three layers with knife disengaged, that’s what I did before my coverstitch, you look gorgeous in that dress Jen as usual, have a great weekend s
You always have the best advice. Thanks! ❤️🤗
can't wait to see your collab with Michelle :) I like the top you made for you daughter, and the fabric came from Hobby Lobby! Nice. I agree, I've met some great friends through YT that I talk to daily. It's great to find likeminded friends. Oh, I hate gathering but love gathering on garments. Have a great weekend Jen! X
That collab dress is just so cute. I can't wait to show it off! ❤️
My son who is 39 had the sheets with the red print when he was little. memories
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Love the dotted swiss blouse! The sleeves are a lot, and personally, I would have altered them to be a slimmer fit. But that's me. I do think they are stylish, just not practical for my life. LOL. I live in the US and we are not back to school until after Labor Day here. Having sewing sisters online is a wonderful use of technology. I need to find a couple! None of my "real life" friends sew. Have a blessed day!
It is a pretty blouse and we'll see if #1 likes it or wants the fullness reduced. Fortunately she has a machine of her own! When I lived in NC, our kids never went back until Labor Day either. And I remember never going back until then when I was a kid. But here - they're back the first week of August! Crazy!
I have to tell ya!!!…. I just made S8910 out of challis!!!! Talk about comfort and Pockets!!! It’s got pleats instead of gathers, in the front and back. The moment I put her on I was madly in love!!!! I have gotten so many complaints and ladies asking me to make them one(or two). Easy to make and a dream to wear. *just thought I’d put a bug in your ear*
Have a fabulous week! May God bless you even more! 😎🌵🤠🫶🏼
I remember that one - and I loved those pockets! xox
I busted a gut when you said “he has no sense of style”. That just struck me as so funny! You look so pretty in purple hair! You’ve been a sewing FACTORY this week. Cant wait to see the overalls! Thanks for all the kind words. We have a great group of friends dont we?!!
The absolute best friends. I'm so glad we found each other! xox
@@TodayinJensSewingRoom me too Jen! You are a blessing.❤️
That dotted Swiss top is very cute
Thanks so much!
I love gathering - how I do it just depends on how I’m feeling and what’s there to use. I often gather on my overlocker( serger) that’s my fav way, then on the sewing machine. Yesterday I was making a shir red dress so I stirred the ruffle pieces to gather it. I just love a ruffle 🥰
Me too!
Love your sewing for your daughter. Don't let it pressure you! Enjoy. The sewing and your daughter.
Good advice. Thanks!
your dress is adorable! Love that collar :)
Thank you!! 😊
I saw your hair and it made me think of my mom and aunt way back in the 60's....I had gone to Sunday night Training Union at church and I was waiting on them to come for church service when they came through the door...they both had beautiful white hair but that night their hair was coneflower blue....blue....omigosh...it was a shock to me and I heard all these ladies of every age twittering about their blue hair...back then their was a rinse that you could use on your hair and it would give your hair shine and a lovelier white...they had used too much.
I have a friend that I did craft festivals with for many years and we sewed most of our crafts...we had so much fun...then she and her husband moved back to Florida (their former hometown) and now we sew and connect when there is a question about the color or technique for a project...it is very helpful.
Books are something I have too many of and use often...Nancy Zieman has some great helpful books. And I use them often.
That's the first thing I thought after I did it - I'm a little old blue-haired lady now! LOL! That's so great that you have a wonderful friend you connect with all the time. And I love my Nancy Zieman books too. She was the master.
I love the butterick pattern and I will definitely look at gathering with 3 threads I have always used 2
I'll be interested to hear if you feel like it's worth it -
Great vlog and makes. My favourite books are any by Tilly and the Buttons.
Thanks so much!
FYI... I have sewn The Simplicity Lisette 2245 twice now and I love it. I too have looked for another one and can't believe the price of the one I did find, just crazy. There is a similar one that has come out by Liesl through Butterick but the front is different and I'm not sure I like it. Every time it is on sale I think about getting it and then don't! Anyway the S2245 that I wear all the time is in a Kaufman linen, so comfortable and I always get compliments. It is wearing out. I made a second in a poplin and did some embroidery on the front little flat area and the sleeve . I did put the pockets in this one and regret it. They flop out and look awful, I tacked them down but they still gap. I stitched them closed and them cut them off from the inside. The poplin was a nice weight. I imagine they would flop in all fabrics. Just wanted you to be aware. Maybe you will like it but I think it looks much better without the pockets or you might come up with a solution. Will be curious to see how yours turns out! I enjoy your channel so much!
Fantastic info and recs. Thank you so much!
Jen, did you see that the new McCalls release has some Laura Ashley patterns? I thought of you when I saw them. I do need sewing sisters! All of mine are quilters so.......you are it, girlfriend. My favorite sewing books are actually a fitting books, all of the Palmer and Pletsch books. They have changed my life.
I did see those! And plan to get them!
Luv the purple top you made for your daughter.. the sleeves are awesome... and it would be great if you could do a little tutorial on the neckline.. I am a bit intimidated by sewing this type of neckline 😬
I'm going to direct you to Andra @andramakes and her sew-along for McCall's 8042. She does a fantastic job of explaining the neckline: ua-cam.com/video/sSU5aDGSSbg/v-deo.html
For hemming knits, I use an inch of knit interfacing, turn it up a half inch, and coverstitch it. That way it's going over two layers of interfacing. Works great!
Thanks! Now I just need a coverstitch machine -
Loved your summary of gathering techniques! I’ve tried them all. I have settled on two lines of basting stitches for most applications, but instead of putting them both in the seam allowance, I put one inside the allowance and one outside the seam allowance. Then you are making the permanent stitches between the two lines of basting. It is pretty easy to adjust the distribution of the gathers as you sew to make it pretty. The only time I would not use this method is if taking out the basting stitches would leave permanent visible marks on the right side of the fabric. Since you have to remove the extra line of basting on the outside of the garment, I don’t know if this is more time effective or not.
When I figure ratios, I tend to go with “less is more” unless sewing for a child or home dec. (I personally don’t need extra volume!)
Thanks for the tips!
Definitely do a tutorial on that neckline! Delilah & I will thank you.🤭
Will do!!
Yes I am about ready to try this pattern. Please help!
What a great phrase you came up with -- "Sewing Sisters". I love it! And, yes, it's true...you don't have to actually meet in person to be considered as "friends". It's great if you're able to meet up but, if not, there's the wonderful world of the internet or other forms of communication. You can still get to really know someone else through these means. My gosh, you were really busy this week. My fridaysews video will probably come out tomorrow; I've been moving rather slow this week. BUT I do intend to finish my sewing project for this week yet! Take care now!!
It's a special treat when you get to meet the ones you watch and who watch you!
Jen, the dotted Swiss blouse you’ve made for your daughter is lovely - I hope she likes it! I know exactly what you mean about sewing friends - absolutely invaluable! If it wasn’t for UA-cam, my serger would probably still be in the box! Just need to pluck up courage to use the embroidery part of my sewing machine next! Kind regards from Penny in Liverpool 🇬🇧😊💕
You can do that embroidery! I know it!
Jen, that blouse is so pretty! Love the fabric and collar. Your hair looks very pretty too. Thank you for another great video with such good ideas. Happy Mail is such fun! That pattern alteration book sounds like a good purchase for me. Have a good weekend.
Thank you so much!
Yes, yes please to a tutorial on that McCalls top. 😁 I have it lined up to make. I was thinking of shirring the neckline and sleeves instead. (Not that I have ever done shirring).
Great idea to shirr the neckline! ! I'll work on it -
You have been busy Jen, Love all your makes for your daughter & look forward to your collab with Michelle. The top is beautiful & those overalls will be amazing! How fun for you expecting a grandson & Trish sending you those fun Sesame Street sheets! I'm just learning gathering & love Simply Delilah's serger method for fast, even gathers. I'd love a tutorial on that cute top neckline. I cracked up when you said your husband doesn't have a sense of style & doesn't care, hahahaha! I would be lost without my Sew Sisters! I started sewing about 6 years ago & have made the best sewing friends all over the U.S., Australia & the UK after going to a retreat & watching & learning so much from sewing You Tubers. My life would honestly not be the same without them. I received a Pandora bracelet from a close friend at my small wedding in April of this year with a charm that said 'Friends are the family you choose.' That is especially true with my sewing friends who are the kindest, & most generous, supportive & fun friends. I need to use my machine manuals more!
I agree, Tamara, sewing sisters are the best! And Delilah is kind of a magician with serger gathering and that rolled hem foot - I'll never get it like she does!
You refreshed your hair color. I love it. What seam allowances do you use to sew your three rows of gathering stitches? Yes, I love me a hem band. I have a sew-along/ tutorial for McCalls 8042 on my channel. I made the short sleeve version. I hope we can get together during your August road trip. Trish is so sweet. 💗😘
Hey birthday girl! Hope you had a fantastic trip. I just use my foot to gauge the seam allowances - roughly ¼" apart and the first one is usually about ⅜" from the edge. And I sew right over those lines of stitching, I don't try to go between them or anything. I had forgotten that you had a tutorial for M8042! Now I want to go back and watch it.
I'm really hoping we can connect in August. I'll text you. xox
Update: I watched your tutorial and goodness, why do I need to reinvent the wheel? I'm just going to direct everyone to your video. And I did end up putting a narrow band on the bottom of that t-shirt - path or least resistance 😉😘
I love looking at gathers at various ratios. It’s so satisfying. Those fabrics were so cute together. Also, that pocket dress pattern is so cute!!! Those sesame sheets would be great bop covers. You know, the donut pillow you babies on.
Great idea on the Bop covers. I hadn't thought of that and they'd be so easy!
I love my sewing group and my knitting group! I can always go to someone to get advice! It’s truly a blessing!
I finished two shirts and now I’m back to dresses. I hate searching for detail items that are stuck in my head, because it’s always 5% chance I will find it. So now I must figure out an alternative plan, meanwhile, a dragonfly flight path has been hand embroidered on and it’s staying. The bright colored button loop needs a button. Was going to be a dragonfly, which I thought I’d find something that wasn’t a button but would work. 😕 I’m in limbo until I can get somewhere bigger. 😊 But only for the button! I can still sew on it! Lol!
Happy sewing!
Cheryl
That drives me completely up a wall when I can't find that one thing that's going to make it perfect. I feel your pain!
I definitely use my serger manual the most; and I refer to DK Publishing, Complete Book of Sewing, which I check out from the library from time to time. Since I sew on a 1948 Singer, I do refer to the manual to use the specialised feet that came with it. Happy Sewing 🪡
Btw, I had my first overseas zoom call with a young mom who wanted someone to talk to about Bible study and homeschooling. Technology can be a tremendous blessing!
I think it's just amazing that you use a 1948 Singer consistently. I have got to start using my featherweight. And what good news about your Zoom call! That's wonderful!
The dotted Swiss blouse is lovely. Beautiful sleeves.
Thanks! I hope she likes it.
Love your videos; very interesting and informative. Thanks for sharing with us in the sewing community.
I'm interested in the window curtains in your sewing room. Please share with me how you made them. Thanks
I've been meaning to do that video for some time. I'll move it to the top of the list!
I also use the first book you showed.
It is so helpful! I haven't used it to its full potential yet but I'm so glad I got it.
Beautiful Sewing Jen! I have that pattern McCall 8042 and I would enjoy a tutorial.😀😀
I will definitely work on that one.
I love the dress you're wearing! That collar is fab 😊 I'm so excited to finally be able to make an 8640 - it's gonna be a fun one! I can't wait to see how your collab dress came out 💕
The 8640 is so easy - you'll fly thru it. Are you done with your collab dress yet? I've been working on Makenna's stuff, but I'm down to the overalls and then I'm going to finish my dress. Should be ready by Monday. I can't wait to see yours!
Buttons. I just remembered I need buttons. Ugh, it's like trying to buy shoes! I hate figuring those out!
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Thanks so much!
Love the hair! I was Sesame
Street's #1 fan back in the day, so love thta you are making crib sheets from the sheets Trish sent you.
The hair. It's fading to a blue-silver which was what I wanted. Now if I could just get rid of my yellow roots!
Love your dress & the blouse for your daughter. The children here in Virginia don’t start back to school until the day after Labor Day . I took yesterday off from sewing to start cleaning out a kitchen pantry and today I went to our new hobby lobby. Sometimes you just got to get out. So this weekend Is going to be for sewing mostly except church.
Oooh a brand new HL! I bet it was it fabulous -
Great makes - inspiration for me planning my summer wardrobe now. Love the dess you are wearing - great collar in particular- I do get amazing insight from Northern Hemisphere patterns and makes which which work well for my sunny seaside laid back Sydney.Thanks and best wishes to you
Summer is right around the corner!
Yes please, a tutorial for M8042 would be great. I love the blouse you made and would like to make it. Thank you. I have the S8640 and will make that soon.
I'm going to direct you to Andra @andramakes and her sew-along for McCall's 8042. She does a fantastic job of explaining the neckline: ua-cam.com/video/sSU5aDGSSbg/v-deo.html
Jen, if this is a repeat, I apologize! Have you tried using a stretch twin needle for hemming knits? With some tension and stitch length tweaks, they work perfectly! Thanks for sharing!
Great idea! Thanks Kris - I have used a twin needle a lot with my knits, mostly topstitching around the neckline and on the sleeve hems. This time - I opted for a band on the sleeves and hems of the top. Path of least resistance and all that!
That blue top is outstanding! I think my daughter would really love that as well so I'm going to get my hands on that pattern 👏🏼. I do 3 lines of gathering if I sew for someone else but not for me 🤣. It's just so amazing to do these collabs as it seems to put us out of our comfort zone but we do need a palette cleanser as you say! I just love the fact I have found my sewing soul sisters, something I have searched for all my life. It doesn't matter we have miles and miles between us with technology these days. 👏🏼😊. Good old Trish for tracing off that dress pattern, it really is ingenious with those pockets. Great video as always. 🤗🥰
I agree on all accounts! Thank you for being a bestie to me - xoxox
I think Liesl + Co Cappuccino Dress is the Simplicity 2245.
Simplicity 2245 is the Portfolio Dress by Lisette. But the Cappuccino is probably similar.
Oh that’s funny was watching Stephanie Farrell and she had a dress on that I have the same fabric of a dress I never finished. I didn’t like the facings the longer I watched her I came up with a way to fix the dress. Told he she helped me, thanked her. Oh and this is a dress you also made and I tracked down the pattern so I thank you too. Alway look forward to Friday sews. You are going to make an awesome grandma. Congratulations.
You are so kind Linda! And Stephanie has great solutions. I love her channel.
lots of good information! and you shirt 8042 is sooo good! i wish I would have paid more attention with the plaement of my casing at the neckline. I love all the fabrics you got and of course I also forgot to mention my manual for my serger! I kinda refer to it alot.
Thanks a bunch! xox
Please do a tutorial on that neckline. I'd really appreciate it.
I'm going to send you to Andra @andramakes for her sew-along, where she explains it really really well: ua-cam.com/video/sSU5aDGSSbg/v-deo.html
Oh, that steel blue tint looks soooo pretty!! I have silver/gray hair and have always thought that would be pretty.🙃
Hey, grab a bottle of Arctic Fox in Periwinkle at Sally and you'll have the same!
Hi Jen, the new McCalls collection just came out and they have two Laura Ashley reissues. just thought i'd let you know in case you hadn't seen them! i quite like the one that has the maxi dress with the big pockets and a peter pan collar blouse.
Yes! I saw that! I already have the cami/skirt original, although I plan to get both new patterns. Thanks!
M8042 the pirate blouse, so pretty! I will have to pick up that pattern! Please do a Sew With Me on it!! I have a ruffler foot I haven't tried out yet for gathering and ruffles, I don't know if it works well or not, but it was pricey and I asked for it for Christmas because I thought it would save the work of the hand gathering. Maybe it's time to try it out :)
You should definitely try your ruffler. That thing saved me when I was doing ruffles at the bottoms of wedding gowns!
Jen your a scream 🤣 the comment about “sewing something and just getting it on your body” had me rolling because I’m still at the “can I just make a pillowcase?” level 😆 when it comes to sewing and, 🤷🏻♀️however it comes out, is how it comes out 😳. I need a sewing class in the worst way. 🫤
But, since I’ve been working on my project dress a girl dresses I’ve been consulting my sister (my real sister) who has been sewing for ???🤷🏻♀️…a long time and, she has been soooo helpful (😢I wished she lived in California) anyway, she’s been so helpful in my sewing journey. Yep, sisters are awesome 😍.
That is just fantastic that you have a real sister who can help!
Jen you’re a beautiful seamstress. I love the dress you have on your mannequin.
Thanks so much!
Hi Jen, like you I love Trish’s green dress and have tried everywhere for this pattern! How’s about “The Sewing Sisters “ lobbying the pattern company to include that pattern in their next catalogue. It’s gorgeous! Colour blocking possibilities, smart, casual, comfortable- what’s not to love? Could you lovely ladies try? Please?
Best wishes, Laura, Sydney 🐨
LOL I doubt we have any pull with the Big 4! I did email them about a pattern I made awhile ago, but they just said "sorry, it's out of print." Well duh, kinda knew that!
Check out the new McCall's and butterick patterns! There are a couple I think you will like.
Definitely getting the Laura Ashley reprints! I even have one of them already - the original!
Would you recommend your Juki serger? I need to find some sewing sisters. I know one that I can probably start with
Definitely! The only feature it doesn't have is the free arm, which I don't even miss at all.
Hi Jen is the discontinued dress Liesel and co cappuccino dress ?
Close, but no - it's S2245, the Portfolio Dress from Lisette.
Is your hair gray or blue?
It's periwinkle - and kind of an experiment. I'm hoping it fades to a nice grey.
Jen I’m going to watch how it fades because I’m going to go that direction with mine.
By the way, and I might have said this already as I've been catching up your videos, isn't it time Hobby Lobby had pattern sales??
They used to - Vivmom talked about that in her last video (not the one from today). No idea why they stopped, other than it wasn't profitable.
I like the blonde 👱♀️
It's fading to a silvery blue, which is what I wanted. Then it'll go to the silvery blonde, which is what I want even more! It'll get there.
How would you do FBA in s8640?
I apologise, because I don't have the slightest idea.